Ogun Police Bust Motorcycle Theft Syndicate

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended two suspects, identified as Eje Benson, popularly known as Kenny, and one Omoniyi Austin, for motorcycle theft in the Ago-Iwoye area of the state.

 

The suspect stole a Bajaj motorcycle belonging to one Francis Ayinde, valued at N1.3m with registration number DGB 629 VC.

 

The arrest was contained in a press statement by the command’s public relations officer, Omolola Odutola, on Saturday.

 

According to the statement, the motorcycle was given to Benson for commercial purposes in October with an agreement that he would pay back N25000 every week.

 

However, Benson allegedly claimed that the motorcycle had been stolen but conspired with one Ominyi Austin to sell it to Emmanuel Nwosu in Ijebu Ode for 800,000, using fake photocopies of the paperwork, a phone number, and a signature.

 

READ ALSO...  Development Projects: Ekiti Govt Ensures Inclusion Of Local Artisans, Resources

The statement partly reads “The divisional police officer of Ago Iwoye has cracked a crime involving the stealing of a Bajaj Motorcycle by one EJE who fled to Benue State but has been arrested by the Divisional Police Officer Ago Iwoye**

 

“On December 26, 2024, around 6:20 pm, Akinola Musa, a resident behind Mini-Campus Ago-Iwoye, reported to the station with Eje Benson, also known as Kenny.

 

“Akinola stated that he had entrusted a Bajaj motorcycle, with the plate number DGB 629 VC and valued at 1,300,000, to Eje Benson for weekly payments of 25,000 throughout October 2024, on behalf of its owner, Francis Ayinde.

 

“Eje Benson claimed the motorcycle was stolen from his home; however, he and Ominyi Austin took the vehicle to Ijebu-Ode, where they sold it to Emmanuel Nwosu for 800,000 on December 12, 2024, using forged photocopy documents that included a falsified phone number and signature.

READ ALSO...  Osun: Fix epileptic electricity supply challenge – Gov Adeleke tells IBEDC

 

 

“Following this, Eje Benson fled to Benue State after paying Ominyi Austin a 60,000 commission from the 600,000 collected from Emmanuel Nwosu.

 

“The suspects have been apprehended, and the stolen Bajaj motorcycle, DGB 629 VC, has been recovered”.

 

Odutola noted that the Crime Branch is currently investigating the case for more information.

 

 

NOTE: YOU can join our Online Platform for the News updates by sending your Full name & Location to us on WhatsApp and for your Advert and Publication @ 08072633727

 

YOU CAN READ MORE NEWS UPDATES AND INFO @ https://www.voiceairmedia.com

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

Learn More →

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

30 + = 37